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EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Midwest

Our mission is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that disproportionately impact students who are the most underserved, with a particular focus on Black and Latino/a students and students from low-income backgrounds.

New York

EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

Tennessee

EdTrust-Tennessee advocates for equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Tennessee students and families as we work alongside them for the future they deserve.

West

EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

Louisiana

The Education Trust in Louisiana works to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in the Louisiana’s schools. We work alongside students, families, and communities to build urgency and collective will for educational equity and justice.

Texas

EdTrust in Texas advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Texas students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Washington

EdTrust in Washington advocates for an equitable education for historically-underserved students across the state. We believe in centering the voices of Washington students and families as we work alongside them for the better future they deserve.

Massachusetts

The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP), a collective effort of more than 20 social justice, civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools.

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Events

In our mission to advocate for a high-quality education for all students, pre-K through college, EdTrust hosts events to inform, empower, and learn from policymakers, educators, advocates, and families.

Here, you can learn about our upcoming events or browse through our past events for summaries, videos, and related materials.

15 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Federal Education Policy & Advocacy Opportunities in 2021

It has been over one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our education system as we know it…

14 Oct

02:00 PM

Sustenance Matters – How Hunger Impacts College Students and What Can Be Done

Food insecurity is integral for college students achieving their goals. Yet, many college students face barriers, with 22%…

15 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Dismantling Systemic Racism in Early Care and Education

States are receiving an unprecedented amount of funding for early care and education while facing unprecedented challenges in…

15 Apr

PLENARY: Centering Families in Reimagining Education

On day two of Ed Trust’s April 2021 Equity Matters Bootcamp, we started with a conversation between John…

14 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Unfinished Learning: A Crisis with a Solution

In this session, participants will learn about strategies to solve unfinished learning including: Intensive tutoring, extended learning time,…

14 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Re-Imagining Outcomes-Based Funding: Using Metrics to Foster Higher Education Equity

State leaders have been revising the formulas that determine how funding is distributed among the colleges in their…

14 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: Building an Omni Channel Advocacy Strategy

In this session, participants will understand how to build an omni channel advocacy campaign to create an echo…

14 Apr

BREAKOUT SESSION: A Natural Fit: After-school Staff of Color in Teacher Pipelines

We will host a workshop in collaboration with ExpandED Schools to share findings from a recent report on…

14 Apr

PLENARY: Welcome: It Takes a Village – Working with Communities to Re-Engage Students

Welcome to the The Education Trust’s April 2021 Equity Matters Bootcamp, featuring performance from The LB Landry Black…